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MJ56 JVK

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,152 mi
Last recorded71,152 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,152 miles

n/s front tyre low tread and deteriorated in sidewall

n/s rear tyre deteriorated in sidewalls

rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

slight bind in n/s rear hub

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s front tyre low tread and deteriorated in sidewall

n/s rear tyre deteriorated in sidewalls

rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking

slight bind in n/s rear hub

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,103 miles

slight bind in o/s rear hub

slight play in both steering rack ends and knock from steering also very light misting of oil

wiper blades very poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,813 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 46,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,924 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking to o/s/r tyre sidewall

scrubbing to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

scrubbing to sidewalls of both front tyres

Fail 11 Dec 2013 28,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

scrubbing to sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2011 6,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,614 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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MJ56 JVK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ56 JVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ56 JVK registered?

MJ56 JVK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for MJ56 JVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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